I didn’t set out to write a sermon about Facebook. Not for or against. Wasn’t even particularly thinking about Facebook as I sat there studying my Bible. But there it was … pow!

What the Bible has to say about Facebook is actually much bigger than the website. It’s bigger than the whole social media phenomenon. As always God’s word speaks to every generation, and it’s joys and struggles. Our current fixation with social media is a symptom of something … a symptom and a cause.

If you live in the Danbury area, come to First Assembly of God, Brookfield, and hear more. 10.45am.

Phil

Each Sunday we post a short classic piece from someone signally used by God down through the history of the church. Our focus today is on Robert Murray McCheyne (1813-1843).

The Improvement of Affliction

by Robert Murray McCheyne

“Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have born chastisement. I will not offend any more: that which I see not, teach thou me; if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.”  Job 34:31-32

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Each Sunday we post a short classic piece from someone signally used by God down through the history of the church. Our focus today is on Daniel Rowlands (1713-1790).

This follows up on yesterday’s post when we offered a brand new Free eBook – “Daniel Rowlands” by J.C.Ryle. It’s an outstanding short biography that everyone should read. Get it from our DOWNLOAD PAGE – CLICK HERE.

The Voice of the Turtle

by Daniel Rowlands

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” (Revelation 3:20)

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Each Sunday we post a short classic piece from someone signally used by God down through the history of the church. Today we look to a classic sermon preached by Dwight L. Moody (1837-1889).

Qualifications for Soul Winning

by Dwight L. Moody

God had no children too weak, but a great many too strong to make use of. God stands in no need of our strength or wisdom, but of our ignorance, of our weakness; let us but give these to Him, and He can make use of us in winning souls.

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Daniel 12:3.

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A list like this, of course, is very subjective, and I hasten to add that this is not some “fan” list; I do not wish to adulate or idolize these men. They are simply preachers that I find consistently helpful – they encourage my spiritual growth.

I also set the criteria for this list that they had to be currently active preachers.

If I were considering preachers in print, my all time favorite would be “The Prince of Preachers”, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, followed closely by a slew of 17^th Century Puritans.

If I were considering preachers you can still get audio for, but who are no longer preaching, the list would be headed by Dr.Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and would include such legends as Adrian Rogers, Stephen Olford, Leonard Ravenhill, Alan Redpath and Vance Havner.

Disclaimers aside, here’s my current list:

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Oswald J. Smith was the Pastor of The People’s Church in Toronto, Canada.

He had a burning passion for evangelism, and over the course of his ministry raised millions of dollars for the cause of world missions. He popularized the Faith Promise system of prioritizing missions giving that is still used in thousands of local churches.

“The Madhouse of the Universe” is an evangelistic sermon he preached on the subject of hell. Based on a simple idea and outline, Smith’s imagery is vivid and compelling. CLICK HERE to download this classic sermon from my download page.

Phil

Links have popped up all over the internet to watch or listen to it.

Every Christian needs to hear it through at least once. Every preacher and pastor more than once. So let me give you the links …

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO